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Y654 KFB

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,950 mi
Last recorded97,950 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY654 KFB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 97,950 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 97,950 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 95,144 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has minor cut to inner wall

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 94,834 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 94,802 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions n/s and o/s (4.1.D.1f)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s and n/s (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 91,384 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 91,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 82,430 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 73,126 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 63,617 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 51,033 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 41,659 miles

engine light on

Fail 6 Sep 2010 41,659 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine light on

Pass 27 Aug 2009 34,924 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 34,924 miles

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 33,598 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 33,436 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front discs worn(inner face)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 29,344 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 25,271 miles

Light knock heard from underside when pulling away.No cause found during test.

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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Y654 KFB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2001 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 72,567 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y654 KFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 25 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y654 KFB is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 August 2001.

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